Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 552 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550680
Common Names
- Arytera brachyphylla
- Short-leaved Arytera
- Brachyphyllous Arytera
Synonyms
- Cupania brachyphylla (Radlk.) F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Arytera brachyphylla (also called Short-leaved Arytera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small shrub or tree, up to 10 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical Asia, and grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Arytera brachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. The timber is used to make furniture and other wood products. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arytera brachyphylla has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arytera brachyphylla is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Arytera brachyphylla
Arytera brachyphylla is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Arytera brachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arytera brachyphylla?
Arytera brachyphylla
What is the common name of Arytera brachyphylla?
Short-leaved arytera
What is the family of Arytera brachyphylla?
Asteraceae
Species in the Arytera genus
Arytera arcuata,
Arytera bifoliata,
Arytera bifoliolata,
Arytera brachyphylla,
Arytera brackenridgei,
Arytera chartacea,
Arytera collina,
Arytera densiflora,
Arytera dictyoneura,
Arytera distylis,
Arytera divaricata,
Arytera foveolata,
Arytera gracilipes,
Arytera lautereriana,
Arytera lepidota,
Arytera lineosquamulata,
Arytera littoralis,
Arytera microphylla,
Arytera miniata,
Arytera morobeana,
Arytera multijuga,
Arytera musca,
Arytera nekorensis,
Arytera neoebudensis,
Arytera novaebrittanniae,
Arytera pauciflora,
Arytera pseudofoveolata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family